Puttering with cars again because it pushes my PBR skills in new directions. Today I finally had a breakthrough with PBR glass that looks much closer to the real thing. That's transparent glass in the photos with real reflections achieved by modifying a silver PBR texture I had.

SL, and by extension Opensim, did not implement the full PBR spectrum of textures, leaving out about 5 or 6 types. One of those not included was Transmission, which communicates to the graphics engine the details of the glass surfaces. So I basically have been wracking my brain on and off trying to come as close as I can to the real thing. Today was a good day.

🍂 Autumnfest Opening Ritual with DJ Yana 🍷
As the leaves turn and the grid awakens, DJ Yana calls the flame. Let the rhythm rise, let the spirits dance. Autumn begins here.

Join us for a morning of sonic fire and mythic rhythm as DJ Yana Dakota opens Autumnfest with a set that blends glam rock, mysticism, and pure grid-shaking energy.
Expect thunder, seduction, and spectral surprises.
Featuring epic anthems like:

- Sympathy for the Devil — The Rolling Stones
- Thriller — Michael Jackson
- Xanadu — Olivia Newton-John
- Welcome to the Pleasure Dome — Frankie Goes to Hollywood
- Into the Mystic — Van Morrison

🕯️ Dancefloor vibes.
🔥 Ritual rhythm.
🎶 One unforgettable wake-up.
Location: AMV Grid
Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 AM Gridtime

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/32...

Let the music cast its spell. The flamekeeper is ready.

Alina Custom Vehicles.

Classic American vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, British vehicles, just about something for everyone..

Selection of vehicles for Big Girls
New Vehicles added every week
ALL VEHICLES ARE DRIVEABLE

Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles.

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..
Hope to see you soon.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Yes, I love Betty :)
Alina.

Für alle die auf dunkle Themen keine Lust haben, biete ich heute eine Abendveranstaltung im Maurice Resort Club, mit der Möglichkeit einer Safari auf Pferderücken oder per Boot. Es wird rythmische Musik gespielt die Stressfreie Urlaubs Stimmung aufkommen läßt. Warum also nicht ein Last Minute Ticket erstehen und mit dem kleinen Inselhopper bei uns landen? Zieht an was ihr im Urlaub gerne tragt. Es geht um 20 Uhr europäische Zeit los. Wir freuen uns auf euren Besuch Tron

-- wir sprechen deutsch und englisch
hop://VirtualAfrica.spdns.org:9000/Africa/340/316/24

Hier ein bissl mehr Infos: https://opensimworld.com/hop/94580

Alina Custom Vehicles.

Classic American vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, British vehicles, just about something for everyone..

Selection of vehicles for Big Girls
New Vehicles added every week
ALL VEHICLES ARE DRIVEABLE

Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles.

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..
Hope to see you soon.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Yes, I love Betty :)
Alina.

I'm so excited to report that Wolf Software Systems Ltd has signed a partnership with MariaDB. As we own the grid, we will be upgrading our databases to the latest version of Galera Cluster (5 nodes) and Maxscale. We will be working with Mariadb next week on the deployment plan.

BK Mode – trag, was dich markiert.

BK-Mode ist kein Styling. BK-Mode ist Grenzziehung. Wer sie trägt, setzt Koordinaten: scharf, direkt, unverkennbar. Keine Kompromisse, keine Erklärungen. Die Schnitte sprechen. Die Silhouetten antworten. Und wer hineinschlüpft, verschwindet nicht – er tritt auf.

BK Mode – für alle, die nicht bloß erscheinen, sondern Spuren hinterlassen.

Alina Custom Vehicles.
Bringing unusual and unseen vehicles in Opensim.
Classic American vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, British vehicles, just about something for everyone..
Selection of vehicles for Big Girls
In region Teleporter to make it easier to get around..
New Vehicles added every week
ALL VEHICLES ARE DRIVEABLE
All new Vendors for an easier experience
Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles.
All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..
Hope to see you soon.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Yes, I love Betty :)
Alina

***Autumnfest 2025 Is Just Around the Corner!***

This year’s Autumnfest is going to be bigger and better than ever!
Take a sneak peek at one of the newest regions created especially for this year’s event: http://af25.amv.world

October 23rd – October 31st, 2025 - 9 Regions • 9 Days • Endless Autumn & Halloween Fun!

**Celebrate the magic of the season across:**
AMV Autumnfest, Open Mic Arts, AMV Autumnfest Stage, Surreal Autumnfest, Autumnfest InTribute, Autumnfest Halloween, Meow Fashion, Autumnfest October, and Halloween Town!

Enjoy an incredible lineup of Live Performers, DJs, Tributes, Karaoke, and a BIG Costume Party!
Plus — Storytelling, Belly Dancing, Guided Meditation, Chakra Awareness, and a Rocky Horror Show Tribute!

Don’t miss the AI Autumn & Halloween Art Show at the Crescent Moon Gallery, and get your Autumn & Halloween portraits taken by our amazing staff photographer, Zelle Mist!

Free outfits for everyone — come dressed or grab one at the event!

Check out the full event schedule on the AMV website: https://alternatemetaverse.com/main/index.php?ccat=h

¸.•*(¸.•*´ DISCO - PARTY `*•.¸)`*•.¸
mit DJ Tommy und Paristella !
con DJ Tommy e Paristella !

Freitag, 10.10.2025
Venerdì, 10/10/2025
Beginn: 22:00 CET - 13:00 SLT
Inizio: 22:00 CET - 13:00 SLT

Taxi: newlifeitaly.com:8002:NewLifeWelcome/298/120/45

***Autumnfest 2025 Is Just Around the Corner!***

This year’s Autumnfest is going to be bigger and better than ever!
Take a sneak peek at one of the newest regions created especially for this year’s event: http://af25.amv.world

October 23rd – October 31st, 2025 - 9 Regions • 9 Days • Endless Autumn & Halloween Fun!

**Celebrate the magic of the season across:**
AMV Autumnfest, Open Mic Arts, AMV Autumnfest Stage, Surreal Autumnfest, Autumnfest InTribute, Autumnfest Halloween, Meow Fashion, Autumnfest October, and Halloween Town!

Enjoy an incredible lineup of Live Performers, DJs, Tributes, Karaoke, and a BIG Costume Party!
Plus — Storytelling, Belly Dancing, Guided Meditation, Chakra Awareness, and a Rocky Horror Show Tribute!

Don’t miss the AI Autumn & Halloween Art Show at the Crescent Moon Gallery, and get your Autumn & Halloween portraits taken by our amazing staff photographer, Zelle Mist!

Free outfits for everyone — come dressed or grab one at the event!

Check out the full event schedule on the AMV website: https://alternatemetaverse.com

Update on Garden Towers Mall: Lone Wolf has moved my region to a different server, giving us an improved experience. All the hair and women's clothes have been tested by my alt from another grid. The assets should all be okay. I'm also in the process of adding some new items.

Hidden beyond the reach of maps and memory, veiled by time and shadow, lies Pendle Hollow , a long forgotten realm where the land itself hums with ancient magic.secrets. Stir along the cobble streets where few have dared to seek, but those who do will find a place where beauty and darkness exist together. We welcome you to get lost in the accent maze with towering stone wall that sits at the front the gates of Pendle Castle. You will also find a forest with a winding path that weaves through the shadowy woods, cloaked in mist and moonlight , branches whispering secrets in the wind leading the way deeper into the unknown and suddenly it opens into a radiant, moonlit clearing. Here, in a perfect circle of wildflowers and glowing mushrooms, a witch coven!

Just put some new stuff out here at the mall in our Holidays & Seasons section. There is the little ghostie vamp, Babystein and big brother Frankie and then there are a couple of Frank In a Steins (Hot dogs in beer steins). I'm also going to be adding some new Christmas and spring items. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Xara bei BK-Mode – Stil in Serie, Charakter in jedem Pixel

Xara ist keine Modepuppe. Sie ist ein wandelbares Statement, das sich nicht in Kategorien pressen lässt. Ihre neue Kollektion bei BK-Mode ist ein visuelles Manifest: neun Looks, die nicht nebeneinander existieren, sondern miteinander sprechen – über Stil, Selbstbewusstsein und digitale Präsenz.

Die Outfits sind wie Kapitel eines Mode-Romans, geschrieben in Stoff, Farbe und Haltung. Sie erzählen von Stärke und Verspieltheit, von Eleganz und Rebellion, von Momenten, in denen ein Avatar mehr ist als nur ein Bild – sondern eine Stimmung, ein Ausdruck, ein Erlebnis.

Was Xara trägt, ist nicht nur schön. Es ist präzise kuratiert, mit einem Auge für Kontraste und einem Gespür für Wirkung. Die Kollektion spielt mit Silhouetten, Texturen und Attitüde – und schafft dabei etwas, das selten gelingt: Mode, die nicht nur sitzt, sondern dich sichtbar macht – wenn du bereit bist, mehr zu sein als bloße Kulisse.

BK-Mode liefert hier keine Einzelteile. Es liefert ein Gefühl. Und Xara trägt es mit jeder Pose.

The Bla Bla Bla Magazine is Out Now!
The latest edition of Bla Bla Bla Magazine has just been released!
Check it out on the AMV webpage here: https://alternatemetaverse.com/main/index.php?ccat=bla

Dive into stories, events, and highlights from across Opensim—don’t miss it!

*** Novembers ISSUE I am inviting you to Share Your Story's with Bla Bla Bla Magazine! ***

As Autumn is here, and Bla Bla Bla Magazine wants your input! We’re now open for Opensim happenings, region spotlights, and themed events you’d like featured in the next issue. Don’t be shy—let us help get your story out there!

Just send a notecard with:
Your SLURL
Your OSW page
Details you’d like included in the magazine plus your photos or pictures, Advertisements for Special Events for November are all welcomed!

(DEADLINE for ARTICLES is the 18th OCTOBER)

It’s that easy!
Contact Sofee on OSW, inworld on AMV, or via Discord to share your story.

Let’s make this Autumn edition shine with your events, creativity, and November highlights!

> or a HUD Version can be picked up at the Main Landing Point:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

Ein Blues Abend der besonderen Art, mit Bier und Whiskey.
Eine Party für einen ganz besonderen Menschen!

Herzlich willkommen!
Loru wird uns ab 20 Uhr mit ihrem mega Set verwöhnen.

LM: hg.cc-group.cc:8002:SoA Events 4

Little City: Frische Styles sind da!

Endlich ist sie da: die neue Kollektion bei Little City!

Egal, ob Sie einen schicken Look fürs Büro, ein lässiges Outfit fürs Wochenende oder das perfekte Kleidungsstück für den Abend suchen – wir haben genau das Richtige für Sie und Ihn.

Für Damen: Entdecken Sie die aktuellsten Trends, von eleganten Kleidern bis zu bequemer Streetwear.

Für Herren: Finden Sie hochwertige Hemden, coole Jeans und smarte Jacken, die Ihren Stil unterstreichen.

Qualität trifft auf Fashion – kommen Sie vorbei und definieren Sie Ihren Look neu!

Little City – Ihr Style-Upgrade wartet!

Because a dear friend introduced me to Meshy AI, I can now create these beautiful things for you. Lots of decorations for the Holidays and to suit the seasons. You can find all of these brand new, fresh out of blender, mesh decorations in our Holidays & Seasons department in the mall. Come check them out I'm sure you'll like them and they are free and they are full perm and yours for the taking. Blessings and much love, Lavia

A few weeks later ..

Well I am a little more clear on what's going on and what to do. We're going to look into having Una ( Masala Estates) possibly host E Grid next year, early. I want to do it, believe me.

And for right now, I made a mistake saying E Grid was flat out closed -- its still UP. But all those lagging regions are down, they are still existing, but down. We currently have Paradise up, and all the rental lands. They will, barring weather crap or that sort of thing, stay up!

Thank you to those of you who messaged me and gave reassurances and support!

We love you and hope to return the E to its former State xxx

*** PS if you have a rental with us, please please be sure to renew that rental box :) That tells us who is still there and who isn't !

The Mistress Commando is not a collar replacement, but adds enhanced RLV functions. It can be worn with a collar.
Mistress Commando allows one owner to be set. There is no "public" mode.
Warning: Mistress Commando is more strict and controlling than a standard OS Collar.

Owner "keyholder" can make the wearer tall or short, make them pee, shut off im/local "quiet", obscure all names/locations, completely black out their view "blind", hitch wearer to nearest object w/ watchdog enforcer, make wearer "kneel" and "m*st*rb*te", wear cuffs, srtangle them until death, send wearer to TP location.

At the MODERN TORTURE shop in Stark's exciting Red Light District.

hop://hg.zetaworlds.com:80/Stark%20Red%20Light%20District/...

full perm

Basic Land Hygiene And Griefer Protection
1. Please add to or offer corrections to this list.
2. Consider giving this list, or one like it, to anyone renting land from you.
3. Send this link to people you think might want to read these tips:
https://opensimworld.com/post/123825?msgSuccess=Posted

Pay attention because there will be a quiz.
1. Set Edit Terrain (Everyone) to Off
2. Set Object Creation to group only. (A private land management group for example)
3. Set Object Entry to Off
4. Set Scripts to Off
5. Set Safe mode (no damage)
6. Set No Push (this does not completely disable pushes, but it makes them less powerful)
7. Set your movelock to make yourself harder to push around. In Firestorm, this is CTRL+ALT+P.
8. The protection from any pushing is to "sit".
9. Set access to group only, or to yourself and a designated approved access list. (Kick out and ban griefers from the group)
10. Set No Fly (makes it harder for griefers to get around quickly)
11. Set Teleport routing to a specific spot (keeps griefers from being able to dodge by local teleporting)
12. Set Object Return to the shortest possible time
13. Turn off avatar visibility in About Land > Options (so griefers outside your parcel can't see you)
14. Do not respond to taunts or threats. REMAIN SILENT!
15. Mute (Block) each griefer
16. Turn off visibility of particles (CTRL_SHIFT_ALT_=)
17. Protect yourself from graphics crashers by limiting the avatar complexity your viewer can render, in Preferences > Graphics. Anything lower than "unlimited" will be fine.
18. Set your preferences to not render media or play sounds attached to other avatars.

The Quiz: What is wrong with the land settings shown in the picture?

Lately I have noticed a lot of drama, bashing, shaming and finger pointing. I am not taking sides but I felt this needed to be said.

As a grid owner I feel its important to talk to other grid owners, get to know them, work with them on issues and problems.

When did it get to the point that we dont listen to other grid owners or its members? If a grid owner or a member came to me about an issue with one of my members I would hear both sides of the story.

I dont block an entire grid unless I have a valid reason or they have me blocked and no way to resolve the issue. I prefer to just block the said member if I have very good reason otherwise I talk to the grid owner.

I dont know why some have to be too busy to not care, I suppose its why I like being a small grid. I want the time to talk to my members, see there cool builds, work on the grid and support other grids.

I know that running a grid is a lot of work, I understand that it can make grid owners so busy. But I dont feel its hard to take 5 minutes or less to listen to members or other grid owners.

If we are constantly tearing each other down, accusing other grids or people, then someday there may not be anything left in Opensim.

My door is always open for anyone that needs to talk.

Faith just put out some American Flags (C/M) for anyone that wants one. If you want a flag for your country send a notecard to Faith Fromund with your request and contact information.

If the region was closed please try to enter again. Senior Moments are real! I'm sorry

We raised a whopping $323 for charity this year!

Thank you all so much for coming by and making the evening a massive success!

We raised more for charity than last year. Thank you all for your generous donations. Giving peace a chance!

Special thanks to Niki, Mathilda, Fiona, Prim, Dolfke for your generosity!

(Source: https://zetaworlds.com/blog/view/world-peace-day-2025-than...)

The Annual Hypergrid Community Celebration that began as AvatarFest, became OpenSimFest, and is now #OSFest2025, is a 3D virtual festival where anyone from any OpenSimulator grid can participate from any timezone! Starting this year, you can now host OSFest events on your home grid or, as always, get a free exhibit or store parcel on the OSFest grid. Artists, creators, builders, merchants, educators, developers, grid owners, performers, and hosts - you can showcase whatever, celebrate however, or host wherever you want. Help others find you on the Hypergrid by being a part of the celebration - virtually together.

For #OSFest2025, rather than a specific theme, since anyone can now participate whether on their home grids or the OSFest grid, take a look at this year's logo created by Banker Ibor. Themes that come to mind are Celebration, Culture, Fantasy, SciFi, Space, Avatars, Fashion, Shopping, Holidays, Hypergrid, and more. Whatever theme you see in the logo is your theme - be inspired!

Register at https://osfest.infinitemetaverse.net/ on the #OSFest2025 Event Calendar, request a role change from the menu if needed, book your slot, then share! You can always edit the name or description, include links, or change the image - even 360 images taken with a viewer.

Choose HG venue type to host an OSFest HG event on another grid. (Any type event on any Hypergrid-enabled grid.) Roles that can book this venue type: Participant, Host, Performer, Producer, Director, Executive Director

Choose TOUR venue type to host a TOUR event on the OSFest grid. (Examples include tours of builds, art, stores, etc. to let visitors know when you will be there.) Roles that can book this venue type: Participant, Host, Performer, Producer, Director, Executive Director

Choose SHOW venue type to host a SHOW event on the OSFest grid. (Examples include fashion shows, light shows, fireworks, burn events, etc.) Roles that can book this venue type: Host, Performer, Producer, Director, Executive Director

Choose STAGE venue type to perform on STAGE1, STAGE2, or STAGE3 on the OSFest grid. (Examples include singers, bands, DJs, comedy, readings, etc.) Roles that can book this venue type: Performer, Producer, Director, Executive Director

Choose ACTIVITY venue type to host an ACTIVITY event on the OSFest grid. (Examples include zombiequest, wellness, yoga, tai chi, presentations, etc.) Roles that can book this venue type: Director, Executive Director

Freitag Girls Power und Richi
wir starten durch Chrissy Coage Live
diese Party gehört uns! Tanze, lache und feiere deine innere Power. Denn wir wissen: Mädels können alles.
Friday Girls Power and Richi
Let's get started Chrissy Coage Live
This party is ours! Dance, laugh, and celebrate your inner power. Because we know: Girls can do anything.

At Mall 2 you find now Mesh Objects and classic clothes close to the landing straight ahead.

Full Perm Mesh objects, Season Objects, Deco in the left side there also are my Galeries with art i made.

When you turn right at the landing you find Mesh Clothes for Female and Male, also Hair, Shoes, Accessoires, Costumes and more.

Visit the Bakery or the street cafes.

Relax at the park or visit the playground in the middle of the mall.

Texture Mall

You find all kind of full perm textures like seasons, wood, stone, sand, water, sky,
native and much more.
Also there are textures without background in seamless or cute motives to make your
own cloth or use for poofers or what ever you can imagine.
Some ready made poofers and floaters are set there too.

I have a new pregnancy system that I'm testing, if anyone wants to try it out that would be great.

It's based on the Body 'C' System (i'll use 'C' and 'P' to keep it clean on OSW). When someone 'C's in your 'P' you may get pregnant. (The father can be Male or Female and does not necessarily have to wear a "Male Attachment", but your partner must be able to activate the C system).

Pregnancy is determined by a roll of the dice based on the probability of each day in a 28 day cycle (highest probability is day 14, but there are at least small possibilities on all days).

A "day" in OS is 4 hours. So in one RL day there are 6 OS days.

The system will warn you if you miss your period in a cycle (on 7th day). There is a pregnancy and DNA test machine at the clinic. The DNA test reveals the profile of the father, in some cases the identity may be unexpected I suppose, so use with caution if you bring your "usual" partner.

Also in the clinic is a Teddy Bear revealer if you want to have a gender reveal party and know if your baby is Male or Female. It will release a plume of pink or blue smoke.

In the clinic you will find an IUD contraceptive device in case you want to "play" with someone and not become pregnant. Just wear the device for playtime and remove it if you want to try to get pregnant.

You can optionally have it automatically alter your body shape, making you larger over the course of the 280 day pregnancy. The attached photo shows a time progression. Note, you do not have to find special pregancy clothes or wear a special tummy attachment.

My system uses a keycode signature to avoid impersonation and tampering. If for some reason you lose your keycode you can reset it at the clinic - without losing your baby.

It's full perm if you want to the see the code and/or modify.

Clinic with products is in Felicidad on ZetaWorlds Grid.

hop://hg.zetaworlds.com:80/Felicidad/184/122/26

if you try it please send me an IM in case i need to update..

Alina Custom Vehicles.
Open now at AMV a new store better than before easy access around the region bringing you unusual and unseen vehicles in Opensim.
Classic vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agriculture Vehicles, Huge Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, just about something for everyone..
In region tp to make it easier ..

Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles to choose from it costs nothing to look, so take home something great.
All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..
Hope to see you soon.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Alina.

There’s a new cop in town! Officer Judy Hopps from Zootopia has hit the grid, and you never know where she’ll turn up next. Better keep it clean—she’s watching, ears up and badge shining. Big thanks to Fred for bringing her on patrol! 🐰💓

Alina Custom Vehicles.
Open now at AMV a new store better than before easy access around the region bringing you unusual and unseen vehicles in Opensim.
Classic vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agriculture Vehicles, Huge Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, just about something for everyone.
There are just a few vehicles from the living legend Victor DeAngelo, a truly kind person.
In region tp to make it easier ..
Complete sim full of vehicles, it costs nothing to look, so take home something great.
All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..
Hope to see you soon.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Alina.

LEGACY – Looks, die nicht um Erlaubnis fragen

Diese Outfits sind keine Mode – sie sind Moves. Jeder Look wirkt wie ein Swipe nach rechts auf Stil, Selbstbewusstsein und digitaler Coolness. Mal edgy, mal cozy, mal total out of the box. Aber immer mit dem Vibe: „Wenn’s gut aussieht, braucht’s keine Erklärung.“

Vergiss Dresscodes und Stilregeln – hier wird experimentiert, kombiniert und einfach gemacht. Legacy ist nicht das, was war. Es ist das, was kommt. Und diese Looks sind schon da.